Dr. Lori Mann Bruce has become the 19th chancellor of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga—and the first woman to hold the position. Approved by the UT Board of Trustees in May, her appointment took effect on June 30, 2025. A seasoned academic leader from Tennessee Tech, she brings nearly 30 years of experience and plans to grow UTC’s enrollment to 15,000 by 2030. >>> Read More >>>